Neecham Confusion Tool
|Neecham Confusion Tool |
Confusion Risk Screen
|Date/Time/Initials | | | |
|Reason for Screen | | | |
|admission, daily, status change | | | |
|Age> = 75 years? |( Yes |( No |
|Initials |Signature |Date | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Date Circle points that apply and add total
| |SAFETY: NO SIGNIFICANT PERCEPTUAL DEFICITS. |N |D |E |
| |NO COMMUNICATION BARRIERS. STEADY ON FEET. | | | |
|S |Siderails: # (Call light within reach = ( | | | |
|A | | | | |
|F |Patient observation: (frequency throughout shift) | | | |
|E |See Patient Restraint Flowsheet | | | |
|T | | | | |
|Y |Hendrich II falls Risk Model | | | |
| |Complete 8 hour shift, changed condition, or transfer | | | |
| |Confusion/Disorientation/Impulsiveness |4 |4 |4 |
| |Depression (Nursing staff assesses patient or patient states “depressed”) |2 |2 |2 |
|F |Altered Elimination (leakage of urine or stool, “can’t wait” or gets up 4 or more times/night) |1 |1 |1 |
|A |Dizziness/Vertigo (reported by patient) |1 |1 |1 |
|L |Gender (Male) |1 |1 |1 |
|L |Any antiepileptics Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol), divalproex (Depakote), fosphenytoin (Cerebryx |2 |2 |2 |
| |injection) gabapentin (Neurontin), lamotrigine (Lamictal), levetiracetam (Keppra), mephobarbital, | | | |
|R |(Mebaral) oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Phenobarbital, (phenytoin), (Dilantin), topiramate (Topamax) and | | | |
|I |valproic acid (Depakene) | | | |
|S |Any benzodiazepines: (Alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax) clonazepam (Klonopin), |1 |1 |1 |
|K |diazepam (Valium), flurazepam (Dalmane), lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), temazepam (Restoril),| | | |
| |and triazolam (Halcion) | | | |
|T |Get-Up-And-Go Test (Choose One): Rises in a single movement |0 |0 |0 |
|O | Pushes up in one attempt |1 |1 |1 |
|O | Multiple Attempts, successful |3 |3 |3 |
|L | Unable to rise without assist |4 |4 |4 |
| |ADD TOTAL POINTS (>5 points = High Risk): | | | |
| |Check box if patient is on Fall Prevention Pathway |( See Pathway|( See Pathway |( See Pathway |
| |Get-Up-And-Go Test: Instructions: With patient sitting in a chair (preferred location) or on the side of the bed, place hands in lap and ask the patient to |
| |stand. Score of 0: Patient is able to stand and begin stepping in a single movement using only his/her legs. Score of 1: The patient can rise and begin stepping|
| |in a single attempt if utilizes his/her arms or a walker to push up. Score of 3: Patient requires more than one attempt to stand with or without use of hands, |
| |arms and walker. Score of 4: Patient cannot stand without assistance. |
|I |INTRAVENOUS: No evidence of redness, tenderness, swelling or increased warmth at IV site or | | | |
|N |surrounding tissue. | | | |
|T |IV #1: Type of IV access and location (see MAR for flushes) | | | |
|R |Describe IV site skin condition (every 8 hours) | | | |
|A | | | | |
|V |Dressing / Action / Measurement if non-tunneled line | | | |
|E |IV #2: Type of IV access and location (see MAR for flushes) | | | |
|N |Describe IV site skin condition (every 8 hours) | | | |
|O | | | | |
|U |Dressing / Action / Measurement if non-tunneled line | | | |
|S | | | | |
| |INIT. / SIGNATURE / TITLE: PRIMARY CARE GIVER, for shift worked | | | |
| |Other care givers sign each page, Initial and Time add’l entries | | | |
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Fall Prevention: Inpatient –
Patient Care Policy
APPENDIX A
Familiar Environment Worksheet
Patient Full Name:
Patient Preferred Name:
Current/Past Occupation:
Family/Friends/Pets
Name Relationship Familiar belongings/pictures from home?
Visiting Plan
Day Time Visitor
Home Routines/Habits
Wake Time Bed Time Nap Time(s)
Special routines to promote rest? (please describe)
Night Light?
Frequency of use of bathroom at night:
Prefer bath or shower? How Often? Time of Day
Meal Times: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks
Favorite foods/beverages?
Mealtime routines?
Free-time activities (hobbies/interests)
Favorite TV/radio programs?
Favorite books/magazines?
The above information would be most helpful to all caregivers if posted in your room.
Is this acceptable to you? Yes No **
Initials Relationship (if patient unable) Date
**If patient/family declines, keep with pathway
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Environmental
Eye Glasses( Dentures(
Hearing Aid: R( L( Both(
Walker( Cane(
Other assistive devices:
Usual temperature in home:
Our goal is to incorporate these home routines into the care provided here in the hospital. However, due to variance beyond our control, this may not always be possible.
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